Every year the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation announces its list of Georgia’s Places in Peril to garner attention
and support for our state’s many historic landmarks. The sites are usually
suffering from serious neglect and are in
danger of demolition. They must be eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places or the Georgia Register of
Historic Places for nomination. Strong community support helps as well.

This year the Trust partnered with T. Hardy Morris, a
musician from Athens, Ga., in a unique effort to raise awareness. Morris, who
is also known as the frontman of the popular indie rock band Dead Confederate,
released his first solo record, Audition Tapes, in July. Morris and his friend
Jason Thrasher, a filmmaker and photographer, traveled to 10 of the Places in Peril
where they filmed on-the-fly music videos.

Tour Georgia's Places in Peril

“I’ve always been more interested in the past than the
future,” said Morris. “I’ve spent my life in a South full of history; some
parts worth preserving, some parts better left behind. This project focuses
more on the physical remnants. These are historically significant structures
from around the state of Georgia which are in particular need of awareness and
repair.”

A screening of all 10 videos takes place at Ciné in Athens
on August 16. Hosted by Morris and Thrasher, there will also be a listening
party after the film.

“We wanted the videos to be quick and spontaneous and give
people a glimpse of how important we feel it is preserve what we have before we
just pave over it to build something soulless and bland,” Morris added. “Come
on, people. The future is history anyway.”

Portions of both ticket and record sales will benefit the
Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.